Absolutely！Gas furnaces are measured using annual fuel efficiency ratings. The higher the A.F.U.E, the less energy the furnace consumes, which means more savings. Install a furnace with a higher AFUE rating. Today, most homeowners will install at least 96% AFUE rated furnaces. You’re welcome to ask us for more details. We can also help you apply for the highest government rebates. ​

​If too small, the heater will work continuously, increasing energy costs. If too large, it will shut on and off frequently. So we need to consider some important factors to determine the size of the furnace, such as the size of the house, doors and windows, insulation, the location of the furnace, etc.

No, companies may use different materials. We mainly use cellulose blow-in insulation materials. Compared with glass fiber, cellulose is a denser product. Cellulose is resistant to flame, mildew or insect pests, and with high R grade. Glass fiber needs 21 inches of insulating material to reach R60, while cellulose only needs 17 inches. The advantage of using cellulose is that the attic is better ventilated and the insulation material stays dry.

The choice of insulation material relates to the overall function, environment and value of your home. It can last for years, decades or even a lifetime. If incorrectly installed, many problems will occur – it can even be dangerous. So, don't do it yourself. Here’s why: 1. You haven’t received proper training, and it’s dangerous to inhale insulation fibres; 2. You’re not equipped with the right equipment; 3. Once it has to be redone, the cost is even more expensive.

Upon inspecting your home during the consultation, our HVAC personnels from SolidCare will inform you of whether your home qualifies for rebates, and if not, what needs to be done to qualify for it. After confirming it’s eligibility, the government will send an energy appraiser into your house to perform the official qualification and to help you with the application. The appraisal will cost $600, but will be compensated in the total amount of rebate.

Upon confirming your eligibility to receive it, our SolidCare representative will write you a contract, stating that if you do not receive the promised amount of rebate within 5 months, we will pay the difference to you.

If the below are happening to your water heater, you should consider replacing them.

• Your water heater is over 8-12 years old
• Your water heater is installed in places exposed to or in frequent contact with water
• Your water heater makes banging or cracking noises
• Debris build up in the bottom of the heater
• The water you use are inadequately heated
• The tank has rust on its exterior
  

Immediately replace your water heater if the below happens:

• Your water tastes metallic or looks discoloured, which means there is corrosion inside.
• The water starts leaking from the tank

• Check the power switch and see if it is tripped or turned off
• Reconnect the thermostat or replace its battery
• Check if the furnace’s filter needs to be replaced
• Check how many times the fault light flashes. Flashing 3 times means an over-pressured switch, and flashing 4 times indicates an overheated switch
• Make sure the blower door in front of the heater is completely closed, and press down the safety switch firmly.
• If you hear buzzing in the furnace, it may signal a blocked blower or a broken capacitor. So you will need to unblock a blower or replace the capacitor.
  

• Your utility bills skyrocket in the winter and summer.
• Icicles form on the roof edges or gutters, indicating re-frozen snow once melted by heat coming from the inside.
  

A properly reinforced attic insulation can save you up to $800 in utility bills every year.